Nutrient cocktail helps improve brain function in those with early-stage Alzheimer’s
Jan 11, 2010
Researchers at MIT are encouraging seniors in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease to take their vitamins—but not just any vitamins.
Report: Fewer diabetic seniors found at risk for serious heart problems
Jun 10, 2008
Far fewer seniors with type 2 diabetes are at risk from silent myocardial ischemia (restricted blood flow to the heart) than originally thought, according to new research.
ONE DAY TO GO – McKnight’s Online Expo sponsor: Pressure ulcer issue ‘exploding’...
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Haymarket Media
Mar 13, 2007
A year’s time on the “most watched” list has taught providers and regulators one sure thing about decubitus ulcers in the long-term care setting: More needs to be done.
New legislation would make obsolete secret ballots in union elections
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Haymarket Media
Feb 08, 2007
A bill recently introduced in Congress would eliminate secret ballots in union elections. Such a law would make it easier for nursing homes and other healthcare facilities to unionize. It is estimated...
Beverly Enterprises gets new name, three-member board
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Haymarket Media
Mar 22, 2006
Beverly Enterprises Inc. is no more. The one-time gargantuan among nursing home providers has changed its name to Golden Gate National Senior Care.
Long-term care IT summit slated for June
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Haymarket Media
Mar 10, 2006
Hoping to keep the momentum from an initial overflow long-term care health summit on information technology, organizers have announced a second installment. It will be held June 8-9 in Baltimore and include...
Study: Suicide risk in elderly is associated with common illnesses
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Haymarket Media
Jun 17, 2004
Higher risk of suicide among elderly people is associated with common illnesses, reports a Canadian study in the June issue of the journal Archives of Internal Medicine.
Computer problems delaying new MDS 3.0 timeline, regulators say
Apr 17, 2009
Providers worried about last week’s abrupt posting and withdrawal of a MDS 3.0 form timeline can rest easy, federal regulators assured Thursday during an Skilled Nursing Facilities/Long-Term Care...
Long-term care providers: plenty of reasons to look over the shoulder
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James M. Berklan
Jul 18, 2012
As if sobering news weren’t in deep enough supply for long-term care providers, we’ve been reminded again why the threat of getting sued usually lingers in the back of the mind.
Time to put data into your hospital relationships
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James M. Berklan
Jun 27, 2012
Bundled payments mean that you can’t escape the numbers. Hospitals want the data on why you’re the best choice for post-acute care.